Freddie “Fred” Owen Melton, age 47, passed away on August 15, 2018 in St. Louis, MO. at his residence.

He was born in St. Louis, Mo on September 9th, 1970 to Jimmy Laverne Melton and Billie Jean (Ward) Melton. He was the youngest sibling to 5 brothers and 1 sister.

Freddie worked as a roofer by trade and worked alongside his brother Jimmy Lee Melton for several years. He has lived and worked in St. Louis, MO, as well as St. Petersburg, FL.

He is survived by one son Matthew Hampshire currently from Savanah, GA., his dad Jimmy L. Melton from Poplar Bluff, Mo., three brothers, Henry L. Ward of Charleston, MO., James D. Melton (LKW-Arkansas), Jimmy L. Melton of St. Louis, MO., and one sister, Karen L. Blake of Guthrie, OK. Freddie is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and have many happy memories with him.

Fred was preceded in death by his mother Billie J. Fritz from Bloomfield, MO., his brother Ricky L. Melton of St. Louis, MO., and his brother Richard L. Melton of Pennsylvania.

Freddie “Sweetface” enjoyed spending time with his loving girlfriend, Melissa (Missy) Merritt and her children and grandchildren. He enjoyed going to baseball games, having cookouts with friends and family and having a good fun loving time. Freddie loved Florida summers. Per his final wishes, his ashes will be laid to rest in the state he loved at a later date.

The family would like to extend an invitation to his Memorial Service to be held at St. Louis Cremation located at 2135 Chouteau Ave. on Monday, August 27th, 2018 from 1 pm – 3pm. If you would like to pay your respects to this wonderful and loving man who was a friend, son, father, brother, uncle and great uncle, please stop in and celebrate his life with us. If you have a fond memory to or story to share, that would be appreciated. If desired, donations can be made to his brother Jimmy or son Matthew to help pay for the cost of his arrangements but are not necessary.

Things Fred might say… Don’t make a fuss over me. I never claimed to be perfect. I’ve made some mistakes, but I had fun doing it. I’m at rest now. If only I’d known it would be my last day on earth, I would have asked for your forgiveness. Don’t be sad too long. When you look up at the stars I’ll be watching over you. Live like it is your last day. Love like never have before. Be the person you want to be so you never have any more regrets. Forgive often or as much as possible. Fight for the underdog. Don’t worry about yesterday, you can’t change it. Don’t worry about tomorrow, it might never come. Live like you are dying. Thank you for loving me and always looking out for me. If I didn’t say it enough or show it enough, I really do love YOU.